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One of my non-lawyer friends said something very funny the other day, which I needed to share: This weekend, I was telling my friend how I...

So, within the last year or so, the court in one of the counties where I work has put together a panel of volunteer attorneys that are willi...

This video is hilarious.  I laughed until I cried.  It's got an excessive amount of swearing, but if you've ever owned a cat, it...

Well, as far as Mondays go, this one was pretty good.  And for those of you who aren't from Minnesota, when a Minnesotan says something ...

It's no secret that I'm rather hedonistic.  I'm fully aware of that.  However, if was only when Hat pointed out to me recently t...

So lately I've been feeling very blah.  I'm not sure why.  It's not low thyroid meds, since I'm on a new dose and have been ...

Matt Capps is the worst closer in baseball.

And I'm exhausted... I worked out today for the first time in forever.  Ever since the car accident, I've been really out of shape...

I just won a contested omnibus and got a felony case dismissed! I'm on fire lately!!

Upheaval is like the trend this June, apparently.  There's a bunch of things currently in the middle of upheaving (is that a word?? It i...

Nothing like a migraine when you wake up to get you REALLY motivated for a day of court appearances. Ugh...

I have been trying to sew a pair of pants for about 1 1/2 months now.  Ever since Hat got me that sweet sewing box for my birthday, I've...

OMG..."Sister Wives!" I seriously can't stop watching this insanity.  Because these women are crazy!!!!!!! It's terr...

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!  My second felony jury trial ended today around 4:15 p.m.  Jury came back around 7:30-7:45--not guilty on bo...

Felony trial #2 begins today. Game face on!

I lost a sentencing motion today.  I worked super hard on it, as did a member of my support staff.  I even put together a powerpoint present...

Sweet mother, I just saw an episode of "Sister Wives."  I'd never seen any episodes before tonight.  What the hell?!  I'd ...

So, Hawaii was amazing.  Stepping off the plane felt a little like stepping into a movie, since everywhere I looked, there were palm trees a...

So, May 21, 2011 is supposed to be Judgment Day, followed by misery for anyone who isn't Raptured. At least I got to go to Hawaii before...

Minnesota:  May 12: Showers; high of 62; low of 50 May 13: Few showers; high of 56; low of 49 May 14: Few showers; high of 60; low of ...